Other
Fruit, nuts and other edible parts of plants, otherwise prepared or preserved, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or spirit, not elsewhere specified or included: > Other, including mixtures other than those of subheading 2008.19: > Other: > Other: > Other > Seaweed: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 2008.99.91.55
Seasoned Wakame Seaweed Salad
Instant wakame seaweed salad mix is rehydratable dried Undaria pinnatifida with soy sauce, sesame, and vinegar flavoring. It qualifies for HTS 2008.99.91.55 as preserved 'other seaweed' prepared for retail, not homogenized or juiced. Popular in ready-to-eat Japanese side dishes.
Dulse Seaweed Flakes
Dulse (Palmaria palmata) flakes are wild-harvested Atlantic red seaweed, dried and flaked for sprinkling on salads or soups. Classified in HTS 2008.99.91.55 as preserved 'other seaweed' suitable for direct food use. High in minerals and protein.
Dried Kombu Seaweed
Dried kombu (kelp) seaweed is a staple in Japanese cuisine, harvested from the sea and sun-dried without further processing beyond cleaning. It falls under HTS 2008.99.91.55 as 'other seaweed' that is prepared or preserved but not specifically covered by other subheadings like agar or carrageenan. Commonly used to make dashi broth.
Roasted Nori Seaweed Sheets
Roasted nori sheets made from Porphyra seaweed are thinly pressed, roasted, and lightly salted for sushi wrapping. Classified under HTS 2008.99.91.55 as preserved 'other seaweed' prepared for retail food use, distinct from raw or fresh forms. Essential for maki rolls and snacks.
Dried Hijiki Seaweed Strips
Dried hijiki (Sargassum fusiforme) seaweed strips are boiled, chopped, and sun-dried for use in salads and stir-fries. Falls under HTS 2008.99.91.55 as 'other seaweed' preserved by drying, not fitting agar or specific extracts. Nutrient-rich in iron and fiber.
Seaweed Agar Agar Powder
Agar agar powder extracted from red seaweed (Gelidium) is gelled, frozen, and ground for thickening agent in desserts. While related to seaweed, this preserved form fits HTS 2008.99.91.55 as 'other seaweed' not specifically enumerated elsewhere. Used in vegan jellies and microbiology.
Flavored Seaweed Snack Chips
Crispy seaweed chips seasoned with wasabi or teriyaki are baked or fried from nori or laver seaweed. HTS 2008.99.91.55 covers these as preserved 'other seaweed' for retail snacking, prepared beyond simple drying. Low-calorie alternative to potato chips.
Arame Seaweed Dried
Dried arame (Eisenia bicyclis) seaweed is shredded and simmered then dried for braised dishes. HTS 2008.99.91.55 applies to this prepared 'other seaweed' preserved by drying for retail. Traditional in Japanese macrobiotic diets.